Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has assured of adequate security for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state. Alia gave the assurance on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of 2025 Batch A Stream II NYSC members’ orientation camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of the state. The governor said the state…
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, calls on Muslim to intensify prayers for peace and prosperity in the country during the Ramadan. In a goodwill message made available to newsmen on Monday in Awka, Soludo described Ramadan as a period of profound spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and heightened devotion. He said it was an opportunity for…
Microsoft 2024 Digital Defense Report has revealed an alarming rise in cyber attacks, with incidents targeting customers globally, doubling to 600 million per day. The Commercial Solution Area Director, Microsoft, South Africa Mr Colin Baumgart made this known on Wednesday during his presentation at the virtual Microsoft Africa AI Journalist Academy. The News Agency of…
In a devastating incident that took place on Monday morning, a chemical plant explosion claimed the lives of five individuals and left another injured in the city of Liaocheng, located in China’s eastern province of Shandong. The accident occurred in the hydrogen peroxide production area of Luxi Chemical Group, a major chemical company in the…
The Nigerian Army has continued to consolidate its operational momentum across the country, achieving major tactical and strategic successes against the terrorists and criminal elements across the country. A credible source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the army’s sustained onslaught had led to major breakthroughs recently in the…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the federal government and 36 governors before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja over the legality of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024.SERAP is accusing the government of using the Cybercrimes Act to criminalise legitimate expressions and violate the human rights of Nigerians, including activists,…
Lawmakers in northern Nigeria have commended the management of the 2025 Hajj exercise, while urging both state and federal authorities to address logistical and welfare challenges that continue to affect Nigerian pilgrims. The Kano State House of Assembly’s Committee on Hajj, which presented its report on Tuesday, said 3,346 pilgrims from Kano joined the 41,668…
The National Assembly has urged the Supreme Court of Nigeria to dismiss the suit filed by 11 governors from the Peoples Democratic Party, challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In its response, it contended that the suit was procedurally flawed and lacked merit. It further argued that the court lacked…
Luis Enrique, the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain, discusses the potential outcomes of Kylian Mbappe’s departure from the club. Find out what options are on the table and the club’s approach to building a strong squad. Paris Saint-Germain’s recently appointed manager, Luis Enrique, has addressed the topic of Kylian Mbappe’s future at the club, stating…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced it has met and exceeded the ₦500 billion capital requirement set by Nigeria’s apex bank, signalling a strong financial position and the imminent end of its regulatory forbearance status. In a statement submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the leading commercial bank responded to a recent directive from the…
